Streusel Cake Recipe
Do you want to experience a new way to enjoy cake? This Streusel Cake Recipe is a delightful way to enjoy a classic cake with a twist. Streusel cake is one of the most popular cakes in German and other Central European countries. It is a delicious cake that combines the flavors of a classic cake and a streusel topping.
Ingredients
The ingredients you need to make this Streusel Cake recipe are:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped apples
- Streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
First, preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
Add the flour mixture in thirds to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Top with the chopped apples.
For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.
Tips and Variations
If you want to add a little more flavor to this Streusel Cake recipe, you can add some nuts, such as chopped walnuts or pecans, to the batter or the streusel topping.
You can also add some spices to the streusel topping, such as ground nutmeg, ground ginger, or ground cloves.
For a fun twist, try adding some dried fruit or chocolate chips to the batter.
You can substitute the apples with other fruits, such as pears, peaches, or plums.
Serving Suggestions
This Streusel Cake is delicious served as is, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
You can also serve it with a drizzle of honey or a drizzle of your favorite jam.
For a special treat, top the cake with some fresh berries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
Storage
This Streusel Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the cake in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
One serving of this Streusel Cake recipe (1/12 of the cake) contains approximately:
- 209 calories
- 10.5 grams fat
- 2.7 grams saturated fat
- 30.3 grams carbohydrates
- 0.8 gram fiber
- 5.4 grams protein
- 46 milligrams cholesterol
- 92 milligrams sodium
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